BMW 1 Series M Performance limited edition launched in India [Update]

Posted on: Jul 31, 2014 - 6:31pm IST

Update – Press shots and press release added to the story.

BMW India have launched a limited edition of their entry-level 1 Series hatchback. The BMW 1 Series M Performance Edition is limited to 111 units pan India, and sales of the car have already started at all dealerships.

The BMW 1 Series M Performance Edition is limited to 111 units.

The M Performance edition does not bring any performance upgrades to the hatchback. It is based on the top-end diesel variant of the 1 Series which is powered by the 2.0-liter four-cylinder twin-power turbo engine making 143 bhp @ 4,000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque between 1,750 – 2,500 rpm. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and achieves an ARAI rated efficiency of 20.58 km/l.